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Correspondence, 1826-1849, 1928, 1984, and undated

Summary

Collection ID:
SIA.FA14-306
Creators:
National Museum of Natural History. Department of Invertebrate Zoology
Dates:
1826-1849, 1928, 1984, and undated
Languages:
English
Physical Description:
0.58 cu. ft. (1 tall document box)
Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives

Descriptive Entry

Descriptive Entry
This accession consists of several curatorial items from the Department of Invertebrate Zoology, including a catalog compiled by Frederick M. Bayer of drawings of invertebrates from the United States Exploring Expedition; a series of original sketches of jellyfish that were in Bayer's possession, some of which are identified as being from the China Sea; and a photograph of a church choir. Materials include a catalog, sketches, and a photograph.

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Prefered Citation
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 14-306, National Museum of Natural History. Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Correspondence

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United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Invertebrates Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Invertebrate zoology Topic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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